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Emergency Crank Weather Radio AM FM NOAA

Emergency Crank Weather Radio AM FM NOAA

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$85.09at Lowe'sChecked 22 h ago

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  • Last seen at $85.09 at Lowe's on Nov 10.

    • Our take on the Emergency Crank Weather Radio AM FM NOAA

    A hand-crank, solar-assisted portable radio that tunes AM, FM and NOAA weather bands, with a built-in alarm. It is the kind of backup radio people keep for storms, outages and camping, where power is uncertain. It competes with other crank and solar emergency radios on band coverage, charging options and build, and it is a basic tool rather than a hi-fi receiver.

    Best forPower outages and storm seasonCamping and hiking backupEmergency kits and car gloveboxesPeople who want a radio that needs no batteries
    Pros
    • Tunes AM, FM and NOAA weather channels
    • Hand crank and solar charging need no wall power
    • Built-in alarm for wake-ups and warnings
    • Compact enough for a kit or glovebox
    Cons
    • Cranking takes effort and gives short listening time
    • Solar charging is slow and depends on strong light
    • Small speaker and modest sound quality
    • Weather reception varies with location and antenna position

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    Emergency Crank Weather Radio AM FM NOAA price history

    Lowest price we've seen: $85.09 on Nov 10 at Lowe's. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

    What reviewers say

    Owners treat it as a cheap insurance item for outages and storms. They like that it works without batteries and picks up weather channels, but many find the crank tiring and the sound thin.

    What people mention
    • Crank chargingMixedOwners say the hand crank works but needs steady effort for a short amount of listening.
    • Solar chargingCriticisedThe solar panel is seen as a trickle charger that needs direct, strong sunlight.
    • Weather receptionPraisedBuyers report it pulls in NOAA weather channels reliably in their area.
    • Sound qualityCriticisedReviewers describe the speaker as thin and distorted at higher volume.
    • BuildMixedSome find it sturdy enough for a kit, while others call the plastic and crank handle flimsy.

    Specifications

    Power Source
    SolarSource
    Color
    MulticolorSource
    Features
    AlarmSource

    Questions and answers

    Does it need batteries to work?
    No. It runs from the hand crank and the solar panel, and many versions also accept standard batteries as a backup.
    Will it charge a phone?
    Some models include a USB output for emergency phone charging, but the crank and solar power are too limited for anything beyond a short top-up.
    How long does cranking give me?
    Expect only a short listening session per minute of cranking. It is meant for news and weather checks, not hours of music.
    Does it receive NOAA alerts?
    It tunes the NOAA weather band, but it is a receiver, not a certified alert radio, so it will not switch itself on for an emergency warning.
    Is it good for everyday music listening?
    No. Sound quality is basic, so it suits emergency use and talk radio better than music.
    Where is the Emergency Crank Weather Radio AM FM NOAA cheapest?
    At Lowe's, for $85.09, as of our latest check.

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